Planter woes

Another planting season is about to be upon us. That means the annual equipment check is in full swing. We are on our second full day today of working on the corn planter. Just when you think you've fixed everything you realize there is plenty more to be fixed. It all started by replacing three springs that were broken and a couple of gauge wheel tires that were cracked. Further inspection find we need to replace more parts and more gauge wheel tires. Not a problem right? Well it wasn't until we called the parts supplier and found out the parts we needed are on back order and won't be available for at least 10 days! That will sure be cutting it close to having the planter ready for the start of corn planting. Just another day in the life farming!